Valentines Cherry Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. butter

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

1 c. flour

Filling:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/4 c. sugar

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1/4 c. each red and green candied cherries, chopped

1 egg

Cooking Directions

Beat until fluffy; stir in cherries. In 1 quart bowl, cut butter in with brown sugar and flour. Beat until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumbs into 8 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Spread filling over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top of filling. Continue baking 18-20 minutes or until filling is set and top lightly browned. Let cool and cut into small squares.